Now this is the type of inspired casting we can get behind! Edward James Olmos has just been announced as having a “major role” in Season Six of Showtime’s “Dexter”. Be still our “Miami Vice”-loving hearts!

According to TVLine Olmos (The Green Hornet, “Battlestar Galactica”) will play a brilliant and charismatic professor of religious studies. He joins previously announced guest stars Mos Def and Colin Hanks for what we’re all hoping will be a return to form for the series, which lagged a bit during Season Five.

“Dexter” is set to begin shooting in Los Angeles this week with an eye toward a fall debut. With production ramping up, look for more “Dexter” news soon!